Emergency Update 4/1/20
In order to provide support so that students can be successful during alternative delivery,
for Spring 2020 ONLY, the HOPE program will also accept applications for assistance to provide students Internet or hotspots. For students requesting assistance with Internet or hotspot service, the GPA and course load requirements will be waived.
Emergency Update 3/23/20
If you need to access the Highland Food Pantry pantry during the COVID-19 campus precautions, please contact Liz Gerber, Vice President, Student Development and Support Services at 815-599-3531 or liz.gerber@highland.edu.
For an updated list of Food Pantries in Stephenson and surrounding counties open at this time, please call the CONTACT 24 hours, 7 days a week Crisis Helpline at 815-233-4357
H.O.P.E. Program
The Helping Overcome Personal Emergencies Program at Highland Community College provides assistance to students dealing with unexpected financial emergencies. H.O.P.E. was created to help students stay in college and meet their educational goals
Eligibility
To be considered for the program,
- Full or part-time HCC student HCC (minimum 6 credit hours in the fall/spring semester or 3 credit hours in the summer semester)
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Document extreme or personal emergency
Eligible expenses include: utilities, housing/rent, food, medical/dental, licensed childcare, transportation and personal automobile expenses.
Application Process
- Complete the online application
- Attach or submit in person supporting documents within 48 hours of application submission
- Check HCC email for grant updates
For more information on H.O.P.E. or the application process click here or contact HOPE@highland.edu.
If you are a donor who is interested in giving to the hope program, please contact the Highland Community College Foundation office at 815-599-3408.
Food Pantry
The Highland Community College Food Pantry is located on the second floor of the Marvin-Burt Liberal Arts Center (M) in room M-221. All students and staff are welcome to use the pantry as needed during the hours of 1-3 p.m. every Tuesday, excluding holidays.
Emergency Update 3/23/20: If you need to access the Highland Food Pantry pantry during the COVID-19 campus precautions, please contact Liz Gerber, Vice President, Student Development and Support Services at 815-599-3531 or liz.gerber@highland.edu.
The pantry has a wide variety of food items including canned vegetables and fruit, pasta, rice, and snacks. Students and staff can also choose from an assortment of hygiene products including shampoo, body wash, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. Items availability depends on donations.
For more information email donna.tufariello@highland.edu.
